Newsroom Archives Archives - Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

14 10, 2026

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Match Raises over $1 Million for Oklahoma Children

Audrey Johnson2026-10-14T14:12:50-05:00

Oct. 14, 2026 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Match campaign raised $1,229,741 to fight childhood hunger in central and western Oklahoma. These generous donations will help to provide more than 3.4 million meals to the Regional Food Bank’s four Food for Kids Programs: the Backpack Program, School Pantry Program, Kids [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Match Raises over $1 Million for Oklahoma ChildrenAudrey Johnson2026-10-14T14:12:50-05:00

28 09, 2026

Walmart and Sam’s Club Raise Over $189,000 for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Through Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

Audrey Johnson2026-09-28T14:58:58-05:00

Sept. 23, 2026 – Shoppers in central and western Oklahoma helped raise more than $189,000 for local families living with hunger during the Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. The campaign, in its 13th year, is a collaboration between the Regional Food Bank, Walmart, Sam’s Club, associates, suppliers and shoppers. “Oklahoma is [...]

Walmart and Sam’s Club Raise Over $189,000 for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Through Fight Hunger. Spark Change. CampaignAudrey Johnson2026-09-28T14:58:58-05:00

22 09, 2026

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Continues Food for Kids Match Campaign Through Sept. 30

Audrey Johnson2026-09-22T11:54:36-05:00

Sept. 8, 2026 – Thousands of Oklahoma children have returned to the classroom, and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma wants to ensure no child goes to school on an empty stomach this school year. “Food is the most essential school supply,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Continues Food for Kids Match Campaign Through Sept. 30Audrey Johnson2026-09-22T11:54:36-05:00

22 09, 2026

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma calls on Oklahomans to Play Your Part this September During Hunger Action Month

Audrey Johnson2026-09-22T11:52:07-05:00

Sept. 1, 2026 – This September, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is joining Feeding America and food banks nationwide for Hunger Action Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about hunger and inspiring action to end it. According to the latest data available from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study, Oklahoma has [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma calls on Oklahomans to Play Your Part this September During Hunger Action MonthAudrey Johnson2026-09-22T11:52:07-05:00

25 08, 2026

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Seeking Applications for Kids Café Sites

Audrey Johnson2026-08-25T11:00:07-05:00

Aug. 25, 2026 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeking applications for new Kids Café Program sites to provide free meals and snacks at afterschool programs and during school breaks, starting Oct. 1. All meals and snacks are prepared and packaged in Hope’s Kitchen, the Regional Food Bank’s production kitchen. Kids Café is [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Seeking Applications for Kids Café SitesAudrey Johnson2026-08-25T11:00:07-05:00

12 08, 2026

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Welcomes 27 Young Professionals to PLATE Collective Class of 2027

Audrey Johnson2026-08-12T15:34:25-05:00

Aug. 13, 2026 – The Regional Food Bank is pleased to welcome 27 young professionals to the PLATE Collective. The PLATE Collective serves as a platform for young professionals, ages 24 to 40, dedicated to community engagement. “The Regional Food Bank is excited to welcome this group of young professionals and invite them to build [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Welcomes 27 Young Professionals to PLATE Collective Class of 2027Audrey Johnson2026-08-12T15:34:25-05:00

3 08, 2026

Double Your Donation in the Fight Against Childhood Hunger with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Match

Audrey Johnson2026-08-04T13:05:10-05:00

July 30, 2026 – Food insecurity negatively impacts physical, emotional and cognitive development in children. Through Sept. 30, donations to the Regional Food Bank’s Food for Kids Programs are matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $285,000, thanks to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Mark and Beth Brewer, Expand Energy, Dolese Brothers Corporation and David and Lezlie [...]

Double Your Donation in the Fight Against Childhood Hunger with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids MatchAudrey Johnson2026-08-04T13:05:10-05:00

27 07, 2026

Letter Carriers Across Central and Western Oklahoma Collect Enough Food and Financial Donations to Provide 737,892 Meals to Oklahomans Facing Hunger During Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Audrey Johnson2026-07-27T10:47:14-05:00

June 11, 2026 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma received more than 508,000 pounds of food and nearly $105,000 in financial donations during the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 34th Annual Stamp Out Food Drive on Saturday, May 9. As part of the annual food drive, Oklahomans were encouraged to leave bags of nonperishable [...]

Letter Carriers Across Central and Western Oklahoma Collect Enough Food and Financial Donations to Provide 737,892 Meals to Oklahomans Facing Hunger During Stamp Out Hunger Food DriveAudrey Johnson2026-07-27T10:47:14-05:00

26 05, 2026

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program Provides Free Meals and Snacks for Throughout the Summer Months

Audrey Johnson2026-07-27T10:29:16-05:00

May 26, 2026 – The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program returns this June to provide free meals and snacks for children all summer long. Locations will be available throughout central and western Oklahoma. “Summer should be a time of growth and opportunity for Oklahoma children, not a time of hunger,” said Stacy [...]

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Summer Feeding Program Provides Free Meals and Snacks for Throughout the Summer MonthsAudrey Johnson2026-07-27T10:29:16-05:00

4 05, 2026

Stamp Out Hunger in Oklahoma on Saturday, May 9

Audrey Johnson2026-05-04T11:02:11-05:00

May 4, 2026 – For the 34th year, letter carriers across Oklahoma will collect food donations along their routes on Saturday, May 9 as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, presented by OG&E and American Fidelity. These donations will benefit the Regional Food Bank and its network of [...]

Stamp Out Hunger in Oklahoma on Saturday, May 9Audrey Johnson2026-05-04T11:02:11-05:00